Advocacy is resistance: Navigating anti-LGBTQI+ violence in post-war Guatemala May 23, 2024 | Read more
Canadian coalition calls for urgent action to uphold civil liberties and Charter rights at protests and encampments across the country May 15, 2024 | Read more
Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy Feb 4, 2021 | Read more
Planning is resistance: Indigenous people in Burma envision a self-determined future May 23, 2024 | Read more
Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Jun 9, 2017 | Read more
Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso Sep 4, 2019 | Read more
The Immigrant Workers Centre to receive 2018 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Apr 18, 2018 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 2019 | Read more
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan Jun 25, 2024 | Read more
Karate and bodily autonomy: Helping girls in Bangladesh thrive through sport Dec 15, 2022 | Read more
Planning is resistance: Indigenous people in Burma envision a self-determined future May 23, 2024 | Read more
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Control Over ResourcesCanada Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada “NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE” This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Our 2016 Annual Report is out! This year, we reflect on the many sources of hope upon which we at Inter Pares draw during challenging political times. Africa Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. 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Economic JusticeCanada Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th? Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity! 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Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America Help make Canada Open for Justice Take action today so that Canada has an ombudsperson to give recourse when Canadian mining companies abuse human rights. Control Over ResourcesCanada Philippines: Stop the extra-judicial killings Since President Duterte took office, the number of extrajudicial killings has skyrocketed in that country. Inter Pares recently sent a letter to the President in collaboration with a number of other signatories. Peace and DemocracyAsia Highlights 2016: Inter Pares' year in review Globally, Inter Pares works with organizations engaged in building a more equitable world. Africa Remembering and honouring Margaret Phillips, one year later Margaret Phillips passed away one year ago this month. She served on Inter Pares board of directors in the 1980s when we created a co-management structure. FeminismCanada Op-ed: Enough talk, Canada needs extractive industries ombudsperson The CNCA has just released proposed legislation that would uphold human rights of communities affected by Canadian extractive industries. Control Over ResourcesCanada Cathleen Kneen: Our big sister Program manager Eric Chaurette shares his ten-year collaboration with Cathleen, a tireless leader for food sovereignty who passed away this spring. Women’s leadershipFood SovereigntyCanada Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America What Does it Mean to Be Feminist? Executive Director Rita Morbia explores how Inter Pares lives out its commitment to feminism, and what the term means to her. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Visit from two renowned African feminists We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica Harvesting Freedom ends on a triumphant note To mark the 50th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, the Harvesting Freedom caravan travelled more than 1,600 kilometres across Ontario. MigrationCanada Inter Pares helping to reset the table at the Food Secure Canada Assembly This event will bring together an estimated 700 delegates to share knowledge, learn from others and build the relationships. Food SovereigntyCanada Inter Pares calls for an investigation into sales of military vehicles to the Government of Sudan Recent reports of sales despite a ban on military exports are profoundly disturbing. Peace and DemocracyAfrica The World Social Forum 2016: A unique gathering for social justice in Montréal Inter Pares participated in the 2016 World Social Forum, which was an unparalleled moment of learning and global solidarity. Canada « first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 next › last »
Stories of Struggle We reached our goal! 1,697 donors made a gift during our Stories of Struggle campaign, which contributed $336,016 to Inter Pares' work. Thank you!
Inter Pares speaks out on Rohingya crisis, calls for immediate strong measures Inter Pares remains highly concerned by the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Burma and Bangladesh, and by the pressing need for stronger action. Peace and DemocracyBurma
Prime Minister Trudeau Visits Inter Pares Program in the Philippines Inter Pares appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to an innovative clinic established by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
We Are All Fundraisers Inter Pares staff are co-managers, but we also all consider ourselves fundraisers. While that is a role that makes many people cringe, it’s one we embrace! Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Rural Women-to-Women exCHANGEs An exchange that brought together farmers and rural women leaders from Canada, the West African biodiversity coalition COPAGEN, and the Deccan Development Society (DDS) in India. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Building Solidarity One Conversation at a Time Raising awareness of other realities, learning from others’ experiences, deepening our solidarity ... this is what Inter Pares seeks to do through our public engagement. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Bill 62 Does Not Promote Women’s Rights Inter Pares is profoundly concerned about the Quebec government’s passage of Bill 62. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Joint statement on violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar On September 26th, Inter Pares joined 30+ Canadian organizations and human rights activists in calling for further Canadian action on the crisis. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyBurma
Open letter on national security Bill C-59 40 organizations and individuals from across Canadian civil society issued a joint letter to government that lays out overarching concerns with Bill C-59. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Statement on Latest Violence against the Rohingya Population in Burma Inter Pares is gravely concerned regarding the latest wave of military violence against Rohingya civilians in northwestern Burma. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyBurma
A New Vision for Land in Burma Land is central to many social justice struggles around the world, and it’s no different in Burma. However, ethnic civil society organizations have a new vision for land use. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyAsia
A learning exchange goes on tour Learn more about Likhaan's Canadian tour. Likhaan is a women's health center based in the Philippines and a long time counterpart of Inter Pares. Women’s healthHealthAsia
Inter Pares concerned with Honduras report Inter Pares and 23 Canadian civil society organizations concerned with the Honduras report of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Canadian pension funds grab farmland in Brazil What are the links between pension funds and landgrabbing? Learn more with this article by David Bruer published in the Monitor magazine. Economic JusticeCanada
Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Inter Pares welcomes the Government of Canada’s launch of its long-awaited international assistance policy (IAP). Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
A critical look at the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Senegal Presentation of key findings from the evaluation of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Senegal. Food SovereigntyAfrica
Inter Pares supports the decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador Inter Pares and Canadian civil society organizations support decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Nijera Kori through the eyes of Canadian interns Between 2012 and 2016 Inter Pares collaborated with Dominique Caouette, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Montreal. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Women’s Health, Women’s Rights: In the Philippines, In Canada, and Beyond Inter Pares is organizing a cross-Canada tour with two representatives from the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in the Philippines. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
May Month of Action for Mining Justice Join Inter Pares and the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) for a month of action for mining justice in May. Control Over ResourcesCanada
Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
“NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE” This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Our 2016 Annual Report is out! This year, we reflect on the many sources of hope upon which we at Inter Pares draw during challenging political times. Africa
Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Walking the path together: Building solidarity between West African and southern Indian farmers What do West Africa and southern India have in common? Quite a lot! Women’s leadershipWomen's rightsFood SovereigntyAfrica
Innovations in reducing maternal mortality in the Philippines Inter Pares staff were thrilled to be in Manila, the Philippines, on the occasion of the opening of Likhaan’s Zaragosa clinic. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Inter Pares brings acclaimed documentary play to Ottawa Inter Pares presents the play "Seven," which intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists worldwide. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Video: 80 Law Profs call on government to make Canada #open4justice A group of university professors have signed a letter to the PM urging him to stick with his election promise to create a human rights ombudsman for the international extractive sector. Economic JusticeCanada
Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th? Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity! Quebec and BC’s pension funds have land investments in Brazil that are forcing peasants off their land through violence and fraud. Take action now and write to their CEOs. Control Over ResourcesLatin America
Taking a Feminist Approach As a feminist organization with over forty years of experience, we have seen the transformative results of a feminist approach and we are keen to see it widely used. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Feminism Sans Frontières Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
CAMEX: A new Latin American counterpart is born CAMEX is building on the work of its predecessor, Project Counselling Service (PCS), which closed its doors in December 2016. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Help make Canada Open for Justice Take action today so that Canada has an ombudsperson to give recourse when Canadian mining companies abuse human rights. Control Over ResourcesCanada
Philippines: Stop the extra-judicial killings Since President Duterte took office, the number of extrajudicial killings has skyrocketed in that country. Inter Pares recently sent a letter to the President in collaboration with a number of other signatories. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Highlights 2016: Inter Pares' year in review Globally, Inter Pares works with organizations engaged in building a more equitable world. Africa
Remembering and honouring Margaret Phillips, one year later Margaret Phillips passed away one year ago this month. She served on Inter Pares board of directors in the 1980s when we created a co-management structure. FeminismCanada
Op-ed: Enough talk, Canada needs extractive industries ombudsperson The CNCA has just released proposed legislation that would uphold human rights of communities affected by Canadian extractive industries. Control Over ResourcesCanada
Cathleen Kneen: Our big sister Program manager Eric Chaurette shares his ten-year collaboration with Cathleen, a tireless leader for food sovereignty who passed away this spring. Women’s leadershipFood SovereigntyCanada
Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
What Does it Mean to Be Feminist? Executive Director Rita Morbia explores how Inter Pares lives out its commitment to feminism, and what the term means to her. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Visit from two renowned African feminists We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Harvesting Freedom ends on a triumphant note To mark the 50th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, the Harvesting Freedom caravan travelled more than 1,600 kilometres across Ontario. MigrationCanada
Inter Pares helping to reset the table at the Food Secure Canada Assembly This event will bring together an estimated 700 delegates to share knowledge, learn from others and build the relationships. Food SovereigntyCanada
Inter Pares calls for an investigation into sales of military vehicles to the Government of Sudan Recent reports of sales despite a ban on military exports are profoundly disturbing. Peace and DemocracyAfrica
The World Social Forum 2016: A unique gathering for social justice in Montréal Inter Pares participated in the 2016 World Social Forum, which was an unparalleled moment of learning and global solidarity. Canada